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@@ -486,5 +486,5 @@ To report a security issue, please disclose it at [security
 advisory](https://github.com/fmtlib/fmt/security/advisories/new).
 
 This project is maintained by a team of volunteers on a
-reasonable effort basis. As such, please give us at least *90* days to
+reasonable-effort basis. As such, please give us at least *90* days to
 work on a fix before public exposure.